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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Droughts, wildfires continue to impact power plants in Europe
The effects of this summer’s historic heatwave continue to be felt across Europe. Soaring temperatures and drought in the region have led to elevated river temperatures, low river levels, and wildfires, which have significantly impacted nuclear power plants across the continent.
France’s Electricité de France has reported elevated river temperatures which have forced production cuts, including recent cuts at Golfech, and nuclear power plants in Hungary, Romania, and the United Kingdom, have faced exceptional challenges in recent days.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026|8:00AM–5:30PM MDT
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Are you a new professional in the nuclear field? Are you an executive who needs to strengthen your nuclear background? Are you interested in knowing how your work is linked with nuclear energy and technology?
This course is designed for you!
The Nuclear 101 course is your opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the essentials of nuclear energy and technology from the field’s leading experts and instructors. The 5-day course provides 32 hours of learning and covers a broad range of nuclear science and technology topics.
Class sizes are limited to increase the student-to-teacher ratio and facilitate an interactive and engaging environment that will maximize your experience. Following the completion of the course, which includes a final exam, you will be awarded an ANS Nuclear 101 Course Certificate of Completion or Participation and 32 professional development hours.
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